The maxim of the rolling stone may be all true; but notwithstanding, in the scheme of life, the inability to become fixed is an excellence par excellence.
Though he did not know it, this inability was Vance Corliss's most splendid possession.
But to return.

He looked forward with great sober glee to meeting Frona Welse, and in the meanwhile consulted often the sun-picture he carried of her.

Though he went over the Pass and down the lakes and river with a push of money behind him (London syndicates are never niggardly in such matters).

Frona beat him into Dawson by a fortnight.
While on his part money in the end overcame obstacles, on hers the name of Welse was a talisman greater than treasure.

After his arrival, a couple of weeks were consumed in buying a cabin, presenting his letters of introduction, and settling down.